I mist once a day. THey don't seem too interested in water like some mantids. Mine are kept in the 80's but I have kept them at room temps.
They do run around when startled but otherwise I rarely see them moving. You're right though, they are very fast.Humm, that is funny, mine are just the opposite, they as nymphs run around like silly children.They do not like Rick said eat good, unless they do it when u r not looking, but they seem to like their water, I keep mine at 72F or above in the summer, humidity is at least 40%. So really keep them as most mantis and u will do ok!
Room temperatures are what the average person typically keeps their home set at. So I would say your number of 25 degrees is about the same as what most do here. They should do ok at that however it would be best to keep them warmer. They grow slowly in my experience even at higher temps.
Your increase of 5C from 25-30C is about 9F. 30C (85F) is a bit hot as room temperature, even here in the desert where the relative humidity is low. I have successfully raised them around 80+F (26+C), which is closer to yr first temp than the second. It can get a little cooler at night. Keep the humidity up, especially at molting time.
As you can see from all the temperatures listed above, this species, like most mantids, I guess, will tolerate a wide range of temperatures and humidity. If a species, like this, tends to come from an area where it is hot and humid at mating time, it is a good idea to duplicate those conditions when you are breeding them.Just check the weather patterns for central florida if you want to know what temps to keep them
Very hot with occassional heavy downpouring.
